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Lynn:
I think there is wisdom in seeking to separate money from terms at this point. If TW and TNN reach an agreement on money. Then, in some sense, TNN will be counting on this money and there should be some pressure to reach a final agreement so that the money can be paid. This may cause some flexibility on terms. If we are trying to negotiate both money and terms at the same time, the sovereignty zealots can argue, "they (TW) haven't even agreed to a "fair" consideration, and now they want to take our sovereignty." It has been said that "when money goes out the door, love goes out the window." Perhaps the converse is true. A final thought is that I am aware of the Standing Rock scenario where an agreement on consideration was reached first and then the deal fell apart on the question of terms. While my knowledge of all the details is not complete, it is my understanding that in that case, (unlike the present situation), it was not made crystal clear to TNN that the Standing Rock terms still needed negotiation. Moreover, I am not sure that in Standing Rock you had the participation of a TNN Task Force that included Navajo Nation Council Committee Chairs (who should furnish the impetus for completing a deal and getting the money once consideration is agreed on.) LAR I think there is wisdom in seeking to separate Lynn Slade wrote: ** Proprietary ** Louie:? I think the letter to Mr. Trujillo is excellent, particularly as it follows on the strategy suggested by Zaman.? It signals that there is no sense in talking unless we can resolve compensation issues, but suggests there will be other issues we need to discuss.? If we want to emphasize that we cannot acquiesce in their terms and conditions, we could insert to the second sentence in the final paragraph of the letter: "It would seem best to schedule a meeting with the entire Task Force to discuss consideration and other key issues once the Nation has responded to this portion of Transwestern's offer."? Please raise any other questions you may have.? Lynn <Louis.Soldano@enron.com< 04/18/00 04:42PM <<< Please see the attached. (See attached file: status17.doc) (See attached file: DAS02.doc)
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